Finding the Third Proportional to 210,963 and 429,759.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,963 and 429,759.50 is: 875,476.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,963 : 429,759.50 = 429,759.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,963/429,759.50 = 429,759.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,963x = 429,759.50 × 429,759.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,963x = 184,693,227,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,693,227,840.25/210,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,476.87
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